The Art of Persuasion
With his new Netflix series, Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj offers a fresh take on late-night comedy.
HASAN MINHAJ
Comedian and host, Patriot Act
The unofficial theme of Hasan Minhaj’s breakthrough 2017 Netflix special, Homecoming King, is “Log kya kahenge,” a Hindi phrase that translates to “What will people think?” The first-generation Indian American refers to the line in anecdotes that explore racism and cultural tradition—including a heartbreaking story about a hate crime committed against his family on September 12, 2001. Although he prods his audience to let go of the “Log kya kahenge”
